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January 13, 2024 - The Big Question

Frank’s Alabama COVID Newsletter • 432 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24

🏥 Health & Wellness Hospitalizations

CDC released national and state Covid data, emphasizing use of wastewater surveillance for measuring virus prevalence.
Wastewater viral activity levels are concerning in the U.S., with Alabama showing a significant increase compared to last year.
Historical patterns suggest rising hospitalizations may continue in Alabama, reinforcing the importance of caution and vaccination.

January 9, 2024 - Wintertime Surge

Frank’s Alabama COVID Newsletter • 373 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24

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Current wintertime Covid surge is in high gear in the U.S.
Variant JN.1 from Europe is driving the latest surge.
No need to panic, especially if updated booster received. Extra caution advised for seniors and immunocompromised.

State of Affairs: Feb 6

Your Local Epidemiologist • 980 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24

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Respiratory season is lasting longer than before due to illnesses like flu and Covid-19
Covid-19 levels are high in wastewater, but hospitalizations are stabilizing
Flu is surging, especially among 5-17 year olds, while RSV cases are decreasing

UK COVID data, week starting 13th February

Logging the World • 259 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23

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Acknowledgment that the 'Russian roulette model' of Long COVID does not align with data, suggesting underselling of the observed effects
Observation of a slow growth phase in COVID numbers driven by the XBB.1.5 variant, with a notable share of sequenced cases consisting of this strain
Hospital data reflecting a slow growth phase in COVID admissions, with the rate of increase remaining slower than a 4-week doubling pace

The Pandemic of PCR-Negative COVID-Like Illness

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 239 implied HN points • 19 Feb 22

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The majority of hospitalizations for COVID-like illness test negative for COVID, around 80%.
Vaccination status seems to affect the likelihood of testing positive while sick, not the likelihood of getting sick.
PCR-negative COVID-like illness is a significant issue that needs further study and consideration.

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